Removal Procedure
- Drain the engine coolant. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System .
- Remove the valve rocker arm cover. Refer to Valve Rocker Arm Cover Replacement .
- Remove the spark plug wires.
- Disconnect the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve and the coolant temperature sensor (CTS) electrical connectors.
- Remove the heater return hose at the EGR valve adapter valve.
- Remove the EGR valve adapter bolts.
- Remove the EGR valve adapter and gasket.